Pianist Anson Tang has captivated audiences with his deeply emotional performances. Overcoming challenges related to his physical condition, he became a scholar under the Lee Hysan Foundation and graduated from the prestigious Royal College of Music in London in 2024. Anson is the first wheelchair user to graduate from the college's keyboard faculty, where he studied under Professor Nigel Clayton. He has also been generously supported by Talent Unlimited since 2023.

Anson Tang (piano)

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

The Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas has been making music with radiant, instinctive joy since age four. Her deeply expressive performances—marked by a rare blend of technical refinement and emotional immediacy—have made her one of the most compelling artists of her generation. Highlights of the 2025–26 season include performances with the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Orchestra della Svizzera italiana, Taiwan Philharmonic, Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, Residentie Orkest, Bochum Symphony Orchestra, and a five-city tour with Euskadiko Orkestra. In October 2025 Thomas curated a week of Paris-inspired concerts at the Viva Cello Festival in Switzerland. She embarked on a North American recital tour with pianist-composer Julien Brocal and continues to tour with clarinetist YOM.

Camille Thomas, cello; Julien Brocal, piano

Tippet Rise Art Center

Piano masterclass with Denis Pascal, in the presence of pianist Hyunji Kim.

Piano Masterclass with Denis Pascal

Auditorium Centre Marcel Pagnol

Tribute to Erik Satie for big band and jazz quartet, marking the centenary of his death. Concert recorded by France Musique.

Johane Myran Red Star Orchestra: "La Marche du Chien Noir: Hommage à Satie"

Cité internationale de la Danse

EPSG:4326

Delirium Musicum

Central Park

The MZ Duo, made up of Canadian saxophonist David Zucchi and Spanish accordionist Iñigo Mikeleiz- Berrade, presents a programme of creative reimaginings of the classical repertoire, reaching as far back as JS Bach’s whirlwind Flute Sonata in E Minor and Edvard Grieg’s landmark Holberg Suite, to a Dixieland interpretation of Eric Satie’s iconic Gnossienne no. 1, and finishing with a much- loved exploration of Astor Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango.

MZ Duo

Donnington Priory

Helaine Liebman, soprano

Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Lukas Stepp has been concertmaster of the 2nd violins of the Staatskapelle Dresden since the beginning of 2019.

Chamber Music Evening N° 6

Semperoper Dresden

True to its mission of promoting and raising awareness of classical music, the Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier Occitanie travels across the Occitanie region in various formations.

Trio Soul and Voice

Église Saint-Paul de Frontignan

Nicole and Iwan are delighted to return to Leeds to present a concert of vocal and solo piano music. The concert will include arias and songs by Mozart and Schubert as well as music by Ivor Novello, songs from the shows, traditional folk music, and solo piano music by Chopin.

Nicole Boardman & Iwan Owen

Leeds Conservatoire

American Icons celebrates a program of dynamic works by four trailblazing artists of the 20th century: The Joffrey Ballet co-founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, Joffrey alum Glen Tetley, and prolific dance pioneer Martha Graham.

American Icons

Lyric Opera House

Romance is in the air with a special Valentine’s collaboration between the Symphony and indie-folk duo The Bergamot.

Love, South Bend Symphony Orchestra + The Bergamot

Morris Performing Arts Center

An intimate and absorbing solo recital performed by the brilliant lutenist Thomas Dunford. BBC Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert.

Thomas Dunford: Solo Recital

LSO St Luke's

Early modernist Paris must have been a fascinating place. Where else in the world did such artistic diversity exist? Musical life oscillated between Impressionism and Neoclassicism, jazz and operetta; there were the "old" artists around Camille Saint-Saëns and Gabriel Fauré, the young artists around the Groupe des Six; there were Russians, Spaniards, and Czechs, and of course mavericks like the legendary Erik Satie. The city was thus a true melting pot and, at the same time, a laboratory of sounds.

3rd Symphony Concert

Theater Nordhausen

House of Art

An atmospheric evening concert filled with mysterious melodies, including a world premiere by Jonas Bohlin. Before we bid the night farewell, pianist Peter Friis Johansson will embrace us with the beloved Gymnopédie No. 1 by Erik Satie.

Jam Night Surprise

Kronhuset

A lucid and coherent journey through French modernity, bringing together three exceptional protagonists: the visionary irony of Satie, the impressionist poetry of Debussy, and the virtuosic elegance of Ravel. The combination of piano and voice amplifies the evocative power of this journey, where poetic words intertwine with sound. In 2025, the program takes on a special significance, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Satie’s death and the 150th anniversary of Ravel’s birth, in a musical dialogue that illuminates the roots and development of their legacy.

Justine Eckhaut, Julia Dawson – Three Faces of French Modernity

Chiaramonte Steri Palace

Led by their choirmaster, Albert Alcaraz, the young singers of Opéra Junior offer a warm and festive concert featuring folk songs, sacred works, and modern compositions from around the world. An enchanting moment to prepare for a beautiful end to the year!

Junior Opera

Salle Frédéric Bazille

Advent Concert

Opéra Berlioz

MSM Artists in Residence Windscape Reimagined Realms

Manhattan School of Music

Music has a special way of taking us to new places through time, across different worlds, and into the hearts of those who came before us. This season, the La Jolla Symphony & Chorus warmly invites you to join us on a unique adventure through "Symphony, Song and Story," a seven-concert series celebrating how music can capture imagination, history, and emotion. Through the works of both revered classical masters and innovative contemporary voices, we'll explore profound stories of heroism, transformation, and devotion, each concert offering a new chapter in this season's journey of storytelling through music. From the refined elegance of Rameau and Debussy to the dramatic intensity of Mahler and Bach's St. John Passion, every performance will invite you to delve into the complex emotional landscapes and intricate narratives that only music can reveal. As a subscriber, you're not just a member of the audience; you're part of this incredible journey. Your seat is more than just a spot to listen; it's an invitation to experience the magic of live music. By joining us this season, you help keep this cherished tradition alive and ensure that these exceptional performances remain accessible to everyone in our community. We are so excited to share this season with you and look forward to making it truly unforgettable. Secure your subscription today, and let's continue this journey together.

The French Connection

University of California San Diego

Claudio Marino Moretti for vocal chamber music events. Music by Satie and Ravel

Ironia Francese

Carlo Felice Theater

The 2025-26 season of the Florence Symphony Orchestra opens with Fanfare for a Future by Ashley Henry, setting the stage with bold optimism. From there, we journey through Schumann’s soulful Cello Concerto, dreamlike Gymnopédies by Satie and Debussy, and the dizzying elegance of Ravel’s La valse.

Hello, Cello!

FMU's Performing Arts Center

The French composer Eric Satie wrote his Le Fils des étoiles (The Son of the Stars) in December 1891, as incidental music for a three-act drama of the same name by Joséphin Péladan. Péladan alternately subtitled his play a “Chaldean Pastoral” or a “Wagnérie Kaldéenne” – the latter referring to the author’s fascination with Wagner – and while only three short Preludes made the premiere, Satie’s arrangements of them for solo piano provided wider exposure. The English conductor Jack Sheen has orchestrated the Preludes especially for this concert.

BBC Radio 3 Classical Live

Belfast

Soloist concert Kopatchinskaja · Ahonen

Mozarteum Foundation

Between Wednesday 13 – Saturday 23 August, Chetham’s International Piano Summer School brings world class and legendary musicians to a vibrant, supportive community in central Manchester. Alongside lectures, open lessons and opportunities to develop new skills, you can discover a daily programme of recitals from world-class performers.

Chetham’s International Piano Summer School 2025 – Day Five

The Stoller Hall

A thrilling programme that weaves together two festival threads — Mealor @50 and La Belle Époque — while marking three major composer anniversaries: the 100th of Eric Satie’s death, Jonathan Dove’s 65th birthday and Paul Mealor’s 50th. Mealor’s Symphony No.2, written after a visit to the Canadian Rockies, reveals the composer at his creative best, extracting extraordinary colour from strings, piano, and percussion.

Jam On The Marsh

St Nicholas Church, New Romney

Lea Desandre's luminous and graceful voice is a joy for opera, firstly baroque when she was taken on by William Christie, who discovered her in his Jardin des Voix in 2015, then Mozartian, notably at the Salzburg and Aix-en-Provence festivals. Thomas Dunford's lute is as moving with his inventive continuos as it is on stage alone. Their passion for baroque music in no way hinders their shared idyll for the repertoire of French song. From there was born this intimate and eclectic program, which is also an album, crossing court airs, revisited romantic melody or opera and French variety. Over the centuries and at the whim of love.

Lea Desandre / Thomas Dunford

The Barn at the Lake

La mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre, formée auprès de William Christie et régulièrement nommée aux Victoires de la musique classique, dont elle a été lauréate en 2017, prête sa voix cristalline à trois siècles de chansons d’amour françaises entrecoupées de solos de luth par Thomas Dunford, qui font le lien entre les époques et les styles. Idylle réunit les œuvres de compositeurs inspirés, de Marc-Antoine Carpentier à Barbara en passant par Debussy et Offenbach, plongeant les auditeurs dans la tradition de la chanson française où l’amour est présenté dans tous ses états et sur tous les tons : triste, joyeux, langoureux ou facétieux…

Lea Desandre (mezzo-soprano) & Thomas Dunford (luth)

National Estate of Chambord

Fünf Freunde [Five Friends] is the title of the exhibition (which runs until August 17) dedicated to the works and artistic circle of Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Merce Cunningham, and John Cage. Examining cultural politics during the Cold War as well as the issue of what it meant to be a homosexual during this time opens up new perspectives on the historiography of post-war Modernism. As part of this collaboration, the musicians of the BRSO will be joined by more than 100 friends and will focus on the composer John Cage through chamber music concerts and panel discussions as well as “BRSO und du” programs at Museum Brandhorst.

“105 Friends” – Chamber concert

Museum Brandhorst

The final night of this year’s Exposition of New Music won’t be just a concert. It will be a ritual – joyful, free, and delightfully unpredictable. A festival finale dedicated to Erik Satie and John Cage, offering an evening that challenges the boundaries between stage and audience, composer and listener, music and life itself.

Musicircus

Besední dům

The legendary cabaret Chat Noir was founded by Rodolphe Salis in 1881. Alongside food and drink, it offered a rich artistic programme – songs, acrobatics, and shadow theatre. For struggling artists of Montmartre, it was a rare chance to perform, connect, and survive. Satie, who lived nearby, worked there as a pianist and songwriter, accompanying singers, comedians, and humorists. For one of them – Paulette Darty – he wrote the now-iconic chanson Je te veux, the very essence of Parisian cabaret.

Chat Noir

Cabaret des Péchés

In 1995, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Satie’s death, a project was premiered at the Bratislava festival Evenings of New Music (VEČERY NOVEJ HUDBY), brought to life by none other than John Tilbury. A group of composers were invited to respond in various ways to Satie’s charming four-hand “pear pieces” (Trois morceaux en forme de poire).

Pear-shaped Pieces

Villa Tugendhat

After several hours of musical movement through the streets of Brno during the SATIE CITY project, the city will fall silent.
Inside the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, a new world premiere will unfold: Méditation avant la Messe des pauvres (Meditation before the Mass for the Poor) by composer Peter Graham, followed by Erik Satie’s enigmatic Messe des pauvres (Mass for the Poor).
This deeply meditative and mysterious work invites profound focus and inner reflection.

Messe Des Pauvres

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Karlovy Vary

The highly anticipated “Picasso Symphony,” an unprecedented and innovative film orchestra experience, will make its U.S. premiere on May 10, 2025 with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at the Will Rogers Auditorium.  An exploration and homage to the prolific genius of Pablo Picasso, “Picasso Symphony” blends stunning visuals with a curated arrangement of live orchestral music telling the story of Picasso's life journey.

 Picasso Symphony

Will Rogers Memorial Center

From sultry Parisian nightclubs to the biting sophistication of Berlin’s Weimar era, cabaret had a vibrant history years before it first appeared in New York. Join Parlando for the first installment of The Cabaret Project, a two-season collaboration with soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, exploring the art of cabaret and its journey across the Atlantic. The program includes Erik Satie’s whimsical Trois petites pieces montées, Franz Schreker’s evocative Chamber Symphony, and William Bolcom’s irreverent Cabaret Songs for Soprano and Chamber Orchestra.

Parlando: The Cabaret Project, Part 1

Kaufman Music Center

From sultry Parisian nightclubs to the biting sophistication of  Berlin’s Weimar era, cabaret had a vibrant history years before it first  appeared in New York. Join Parlando for the first installment of The Cabaret Project,  a two-season collaboration with soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee,  exploring the art of cabaret and its journey across the Atlantic. The  program includes Erik Satie’s whimsical Trois petites pieces montées, Franz Schreker’s evocative Chamber Symphony, and William Bolcom’s irreverent Cabaret Songs for Soprano and Chamber Orchestra.

The Cabaret Project, Part 1

Nothing fishy about Schubert’s ‘Trout’ quintet.

Fish Out Of Water

Washington University in St. Louis

Parisian lute virtuoso Thomas Dunford, often hailed as "The Eric Clapton of the lute" by BBC Magazine, brings centuries-old music to life with a modern pulse. Dunford's illustrious career has seen him share the stage with musical legends such as Bobby McFerrin and Anne-Sophie von Otter, and perform at prestigious venues including La Comédie Française, Carnegie Hall, and the Berlin Philharmonic. In 2018, he founded the acclaimed Jupiter Ensemble, which quickly gained recognition with their debut dedicated to Vivaldi.

In this performance, part of the University of Chicago's Early Music Series, Dunford will present a program that spans the rich tapestry of early music. The repertoire includes masterpieces by John Dowland, such as "A Dream" and "Lachrimae," and selections from J.S. Bach's Suite for Cello in G Major, BWV 1007. The concert will also feature Marin Marais' "Les voix humaines" and "L’americaine," as well as well-known melodies by Erik Satie, including "Gymnopédie 1" and "Gnossienne." Additionally, works by Girolamo Kapsberger and Joan Ambrosio Dalza will be performed, showcasing the diverse and intricate beauty of the lute's repertoire.

Dunford's ability to make historical music resonate with contemporary audiences promises an evening of profound musical exploration and exquisite artistry.

Thomas Dunford, lute

Logan Center

### Event Description: Thomas Dunford, Lute

**Date and Time:**  
Sunday, March 23, 2025  
3:00 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT

**Location:**  
Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall  
Princeton University

**Event Overview:**  
Join us for an intimate and captivating performance by Thomas Dunford, often hailed as "The Eric Clapton of the lute" by BBC Magazine. This event is part of our "Performances Up Close" series, where the audience is seated onstage alongside the musicians, creating a unique and immersive experience.

**Program:**  
Thomas Dunford will present a program of works for solo lute, showcasing his exceptional talent and deep understanding of historical performance. The repertoire includes:

- **John Dowland:**  
  - A Dream  
  - The King of Denmark’s Galliard  
  - Melancholy Galliard  
  - Mrs. Winter’s Jump  
  - Lachrimae  
  - Frog Galliard

- **Erik Satie:**  
  - Gymnopédie No. 1  
  - Gnossienne No. 1

- **Marin Marais:**  
  - Les Voix Humaines in D Major from Suite No. 3  
  - L’Americaine in E Major from Suite d’un Goût Etranger

- **J.S. Bach (arr. Dunford):**  
  - Suite for Cello in G Major, BWV 1007

- **Girolamo Kapsberger:**  
  - Toccata VI from Primo Libro d’intavolatura de lauto

- **Joan Ambrosio Dalza:**  
  - Calata alla Spagnola from Quarto Libro d’intavolatura de lauto

**Ticket Information:**  
This event is currently available as part of a Deluxe Package Subscription or through the Princeton University Student Early Bird program. Single tickets will go on sale on Monday, August 5 at noon Eastern time.

**Additional Information:**  
- **Venue & Accessibility:** Get directions, see parking and accessibility info, and download seating charts.
- **Subscription:** Purchase this event at a discount as part of a curated subscription or make-your-own series package.

**Contact:**  
For more information, please contact Princeton University Concerts at 609-258-2800.

**Add to Calendar:**  
03/23/2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM America/New_York

Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience Thomas Dunford's masterful lute performance in an up-close and personal setting.

Thomas Dunford, Lute

Alexander Hall

We are very happy that Lea Desandre and Thomas Dunford have agreed at short notice to perform their program "Idylle" in Langenbruck!

Lea Desandre and Thomas Dunford in Langenbruck

Reformierte Kirche Langenbruck

The harp is one of the oldest musical instruments and is characteristic of Romantic period music. Come dream with its sound at our March concert – Satie's works will be an especially delightful treat.

Pasculli. Koechlin. Saint-Saëns

The Professed House, Prague

Jean-Baptiste Lully once mocked the sound of the lute as a »mosquito hum«. Fortunately, not all composers saw it like this and appreciated its bright and silvery sound very much. When Thomas Dunford strums the lute, it becomes a heavenly partner for Lea Desandre’s agile mezzo soprano. And does so through all eras: her programme »Idylle« (Paradise) bridges the baroque and chanson.

Lea Desandre / Thomas Dunford / Song Recital

Elbphilharmonie

Make "more enjoyment" your resolution for the new year! The Jena Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Swann van Rechem offers the perfect opportunity to put this into practice. Forget Dubai chocolate! We will open our musical box of chocolates for you, filled with the finest sounds from France, Austria and Germany. And with us you know exactly what you are getting. Enjoy the finest delicacies from Strauss and Sons, from Frederick Loewe, Erik Satie, Emmanuel Chabrier, Julius Fučík, Émile Waldteufel, Claude Debussy and Paul Lincke - and all without regrets. Whether tenderly melting or sparklingly fast - every piece is a feast for the ears. Bon appétit!

New Year's concert in the afternoon

Volkshaus Jena

Leonard Bernstein combined classical music, jazz, show music and folk music from various communities to create distinctive musicals that were successful around the globe. George Gershwin also combines classical concert and jazz, and his music is at home on Broadway and in Carnegie Hall. Pianist Kirill Gerstein performs Gershwin's world hit „Rhapsody in Blue“ as a soloist with the Konzerthausorchester under Iván Fischer.

Konzerthausorchester Berlin, Iván Fischer

Konzerthaus Berlin

Right in the middle – pick your favourite spot in the midst of the orchestra! The musicians of the Konzerthausorchester Berlin will rearrange themselves for you. Experience music where it is created and feel the special atmosphere that arises between the orchestral members and our conductor while making music. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Iván Fischer questions. In the end, you will definitely be able to say: I was right in the thick of things, not just on the sidelines.

In the middle

Kleiner Saal

Guest performance in Weißenfels New Year's Concert

Kulturhaus Weißenfels

New Year's Concert 2025

Guest performance in Arnstadt New Year's Eve concert • SOLD OUT

Theater im Schlossgarten

He takes the audience to their limits because he pushes them himself. Music by and with Fazıl Say touches, entices, challenges. Whether as a composer or as a pianist: Say depicts life in all its vibrant color and thus makes each of his performances unmistakable.

Fazil Say

Museum Ludwig

Virginia Woolf’s Orlando is a timeless character. Eternally young, he changes lives and genders but remains fascinated by art. While the novel tells the history of English literature, the theatrical adaptation—incorporating symphonic music and directed by the great Lorraine Pintal—delves into the evolution of music.

Eternal Orlando

Église Notre-Dame de la Recluse

Mercier Public Library

Place des Arts

Église Sainte-Claire

St. Joachim of Pointe-Claire Church

Continuing Education: Guitar Community Ensemble

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Dance and music are deeply intertwined, but this symphonic programme takes a bold departure from classics like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. Nowhere is this more evident than in Ravel’s La valse. Spinning through the shadowy corners of Viennese waltzes, the piece unfolds into a dark commentary on the chaos of post-World War I Europe and the remnants of a 19th century imperial society once obsessed with the waltz dance. Don’t be deceived by its elegant opening though; this journey was always destined to end in a tumultuous crash.

RNCM Symphony Orchestra: La valse

RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

Immerse yourself in the transformative power of dance with the Boston Ballet's Fall Experience, a captivating series of performances that promise to awaken your senses and touch your soul. From October 5th to 15th, 2023, the Boston Ballet will present an exquisite program featuring four remarkable ballets, each offering a unique exploration of movement, music, and emotion.

The Fall Experience lineup includes Akram Khan's "Vertical Road," a mesmerizing piece inspired by the Persian poet Sufi. With a pulsing score by Nitin Sawhney and billowing costumes by Kimie Nakano, this ballet delves into the earthly and divine aspects of human existence. Hans van Manen's "Trois Gnossiennes" invites audiences to explore the intricate relationship between music and dance through a stunning pas de deux set to Erik Satie’s masterful piano work. Jorma Elo's "Bach Cello Suites" combines classical foundations with contemporary flair, featuring ten dancers and a solo cellist in a breathtaking display of choreographic innovation. Lastly, Boston Ballet Artist My’Kal Stromile presents his mainstage debut with "Form and Gesture," a bold exploration of classical ballet movement reimagined for today's world.

Performances are scheduled from October 5th through October 15th, with evening shows at 7:30 pm and matinees at 1:30 pm. The event will take place at the prestigious Citizens Bank Opera House, ensuring an unforgettable experience in a venue known for its grandeur and elegance.

The Boston Ballet extends its gratitude to Barbara and Amos Hostetter for their outstanding support, as well as to Lisa and Tom Blumenthal, two anonymous donors, the Sylvia T. Pope Artistic Fund, and the Robert Ho Sherblom Dancer Fund for making these productions possible.

For those planning to attend, please note that the performance runs for approximately two hours with two intermissions. Attendees are advised to check the Boston Ballet's FAQs for important information about attending performances, including health and safety protocols.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and power of ballet through the Boston Ballet's Fall Experience. Secure your tickets now for a journey through the art of dance that promises to be both enlightening and exhilarating.

Fall Experience

Boston Ballet School

Particolare is a new curated contemporary art salon and will take place for the first time from 11-15 September 2024 at Kursalon Hübner in Vienna. The music programme is curated in collaboration with Klangforum Wien. 

Particolare – Contemporary Art Salon

Kursalon Hübner, Vienna

Exciting young Metropolitan Opera soprano Erika Baikoff returns to Music@Menlo to explore the broad, colorful art of French songs. Programmed in partnership with renowned pianist and vocal coach Ken Noda, the music of eleven different composers creates an entrancing immersion into some of chamber music’s most exquisite repertoire.

Carte Blanche Concert Iii Erika Baikoff, Soprano; Ken Noda, Piano

Menlo School Campus

Memorial Carillon

University of Wisconsin

Join us as Reed Tetzloff, described by Richard Goode as “a musician of great authority,” takes the stage with a program that includes works by Satie, Debussy, Lasser, and Liszt as part of the Mannes Summer Piano Festival.

Reed Tetzloff Piano Recital

Alvin Johnson/J.M. Kaplan Hall

Study concert with voice students under Eva Hess Thaysen

Study concert with voice students

DKDM

Greta McNamee, mezzo-soprano

Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall

Join us for an extraordinary evening of music as Iván Fischer and Zoltán Fejérvári grace the stage with the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks at the Munich Residence, Herkulessaal. This remarkable concert series will take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024, and Friday, March 1, 2024, both performances starting at 8:00 pm, with an introduction at 6:45 pm.

The program promises an enchanting mix of French and Hungarian compositions, showcasing the talents of conductor Iván Fischer and pianist Zoltán Fejérvári. The evening will feature Ernst von Dohnányi's "Symphonische Minuten, op. 36" and "Variations on a Children’s Song for Piano and Orchestra," alongside Claude Debussy's "Printemps, Symphonic Suite," Erik Satie's "Gymnopédie No. 1" and "Gnossienne No. 3" in orchestral versions by Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc respectively, and Maurice Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2."

Iván Fischer, known for his innovative programming and universal musical approach, has been a highly esteemed guest conductor for the BRSO for many years. This concert series will highlight his dedication to both French repertoire and the works of his Hungarian compatriot, Ernst von Dohnányi, offering an evening full of wit, versatility, and virtuosity.

Unfortunately, due to a shoulder injury, Carsten Duffin will not be able to participate in these concerts. However, we are delighted to welcome Zoltán Fejérvári, an internationally acclaimed pianist known for his exceptional performances and recordings, as he takes on the highly virtuosic piano part of Dohnányi's variations.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the blend of French elegance and Hungarian brilliance under the baton of Iván Fischer and the exquisite piano of Zoltán Fejérvári. Tickets are available online via the BRticket-Webshop. Join us at the Munich Residence, Herkulessaal, for an unforgettable musical journey.

Iván Fischer & Zoltán Fejérvári

Munich Residence

Isabel Valasek is a soprano based in Pittsburgh, PA. She is studying under Sari Gruber at Carnegie Mellon University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Vocal Performance, a certification in Music Education and a minor in Drama. This year in Carnegie Mellon Opera, Isabel performed as Lucy in “The Telephone” by Menotti and will also be in scenes such as singing Adele in “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss II, Lucy in "The Three Penny Opera" by Kurt Weill and Idamante in “Idomeneo” by Mozart. She was previously a soloist in Carnegie Mellon University’s fully staged production of “Considering Matthew Shepard” by Craig Hella Johnson and was a cover for Despina in Mozart’s “Così fan tutte”.

Student Recital: Isabel Valasek

Carnegie Mellon University

Alexa Bartschat, soprano

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts

Known as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and for co-founding the Cubist movement, it is surprisingly little know that artist Pablo Picasso was heavily involved in the costume design for many ground breaking ballets.

Playing Picasso

Wales Millennium Centre

Paris in the 1920s was a place of great artistic conflict and excitement. While some like Igor Stravinsky and Pablo Picasso embraced Neo-Classicism and a "return to order" in the aftermath of the Great War, others launched bold new experiments. Under the leadership of André Breton, Surrealism sought to shock the bourgeoisie, while a passion for African and African American art and culture, from jazz to art to dance, galvanized the city, personified above all by Josephine Baker. Join PCE for a screening of the classic Surrealist film Entr’acte (René Clair, 1924) with the original score by Erik Satie performed live. The program also includes film footage of Baker dancing and a tribute to jazz great Sidney Bechet. It culminates with Maurice Ravel's partly-jazz-inspired Piano Concerto in G featuring soloist Drew Petersen, winner of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2017 American Pianists Award. Presented in collaboration with Harry Cooper, senior curator of modern art at the National Gallery of Art.

Paris at Midnight

Kennedy Center

**Danse Macabre Concert: A Spine-Chilling Musical Experience**

Join the Cape Ann Symphony for a hauntingly memorable evening at the "Danse Macabre Concert," part of the Musicians Unleashed series. This special event took place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 3:00 pm, hosted within the historic walls of the Gloucester UU Church. 

**A Halloween Spectacle Not to Be Missed**

This Halloween, the Cape Ann Symphony invited audiences to indulge in the eerie and the spectral, offering a unique concert experience that promised to be as thrilling as it was musically enriching. The performance featured the principal talents of the string section, affectionately dubbed the principal fiends for the night, delivering a program filled with ghostly music that captivated and spooked in equal measure.

**The Performers**

The concert showcased the exceptional skills of:
- Scott Moore on violin
- Erica Pisaturo on violin
- Brandon White on viola
- Seth MacLeod on cello

**The Program**

The evening's repertoire was a carefully curated selection of works that spanned genres and eras, including:
- Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8: Largo & Allegro Molto
- Saint-Saëns' Danse Macabre
- A Pop Medley featuring arrangements of Stevie Wonder's Superstition, Gnarls Barkley's Crazy, and Michael Jackson's Thriller
- Penderecki's Tanz
- Original compositions and arrangements by Scott Moore, including Spooky Waltz and traditional pieces Jenny on the Railroad and Go Dig My Grave
- Sibelius, Satie, Purcell, and Schubert pieces, all given a unique twist in arrangements that highlighted the theme of the night

**A Call to Support**

The Cape Ann Symphony, a cornerstone of the regional orchestral scene, continues to thrive thanks to the generous support of its community. Attendees and supporters were encouraged to consider making a donation to help keep the legacy of the Symphony strong and growing. Various donation options were available, ensuring that everyone could contribute in a way that was meaningful to them.

**A Night to Remember**

The Danse Macabre Concert was more than just a concert; it was an invitation to explore the darker, more mysterious side of music in the spirit of Halloween. It was an opportunity for the community to come together, to be entertained, and to support the arts in a unique and engaging way.

Danse Macabre Concert

Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church

Opening with a programme inspired by French Burlesque of the 20s and 30s, the composers Jacques Ibert, Erik Satie, Germaine Tailleferre and Darius Milhaud all had one thing in common, alongside their more traditional compositions, they were all great early film music writers, so it is no wonder their music is so roaringly vivid and pleasantly picturesque.

CoLaboratory: Fiona Monbet

A dance experience that will awaken your senses and touch your soul.

Explore the four ballets that are part of Boston Ballet’s Fall Experience program.

Akram Khan Vertical Road, Hans van Manen Trois Gnossiennes
Jorma Elo Bach Cello Suites and My’Kal Stromile Form and Gesture World Premiere.

Citizens Bank Opera House

St. John's Episcopal Church Barrington

The 2023 edition of ON THE MOVE moves to the all-new Epstein Family Amphitheater. WITHOUT BOUNDS showcases three all-new works. Resident Choreographers Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez premiere their new works. And Brian Heil, a native San Diegan and City Ballet dance artist, debuts his first-ever ballet choreographed for City Ballet dance artists.

On The Move

Simone Dinnerstein

Garth Newel Music Center

A selection of fin-de-siècle and early 20th-century French music for violin and piano, with readings of poetry by the French Symbolists whose works had a resounding influence on the musical circles of their time.

French Music and Poems: Violin and Piano Duo

Michigan State University

I am excited to announce a new program for our February 28 organ concert! I have the pleasure of performing alongside the great trombonist, Mark Hetzler, who last performed with me in the successful Organ and Diapason Brass concert that closed our last season. A former member of the Empire Brass, and now professor at UW-Madison, Mark has toured the world as both a soloist and ensemble member, playing a wide range of repertoire. With a program featuring a New Orleans-style version of When the Saints Go Marching In, classical arrangements of Bach and Mendelssohn, and original compositions by Mark himself, I have no doubt that the audience is going to be moved and thrilled. Mark and I can’t wait to have a blast with you all at this unique Organ and Trombone concert. See you there!  – Greg Zelek

Erik Satie

Events

Upcoming events

Nov 7, 2026

Picasso Symphony · Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra

Dec 1, 2026

Helaine Liebman London, soprano · Northwestern Bienen School of Music

Apr 25, 2027

Julie Fuchs · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

May 28, 2027

Piano Marathon – Vexations by Erik Satie · Grieg Hall

May 30, 2027

Centre Stage: Kazuki Yamada & Alice Sara Ott · City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Past events

Nov 3, 2026

Anson Tang (piano) · Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Sep 11, 2026

Camille Thomas, cello; Julien Brocal, piano · Tippet Rise Art Center

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